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As we approach Thanksgiving, a few things we’re thankful for. Huge thanks to our emcee, Sonny Melendrez. It was an honor for me to introduce Sonny to the TEDxSanAntonio community last Saturday. On that stage I mentioned that he was perhaps the most generous person I’ve ever met and I meant it. He did a phenomenal job hosting “Now You Know”, the second big event he’s hosted for us. He spent hours meeting each and ever

As we approach Thanksgiving, a few things we’re thankful for. Watching our seventeen speakers deliver their talks at “Now You Know” last Saturday was absolutely thrilling. I’ve had the pleasure of watching these speakers develop, refine and practice their talks over the last few months and to see them executed so well when it mattered the most took my breath away. Because the speakers delivered their talks so effortl

The election is finally over and our only agenda is to spread ideas. We’re serving up a big dose of post-election serenity with TEDxSanAntonio this Saturday, November 12 at the Witte Museum. Tickets are going fast. Get yours before it’s TOO LATE. Register Now Admission is limited and with an exciting NEW venue and AMAZING speaker slate, the event is certain to sell out quickly. Your ticket includes: A program of amaz

Super-cool bonus opportunity for Now You Know attendees: Pop-Up Talks by audience members If you’ve ever thought about doing your own TEDxSanAntonio talk, this might be your shot. For our upcoming TEDxSanAntonio “Now You Know” event on Saturday, November 12, we’re planning something brand new and SUPER COOL. Check it out: Up to 5 Attendees will have the chance to give their own “Pop Up” TEDxSanAntonio talk during the

What was your experience like working with a TEDxSanAntonio curator? Dan Norris: I had the fortune of working with Rebecca Helterbrand. Rebecca is one of those rare individuals who can quickly identify the areas of your talk that will resonate with an audience. She also asks fantastic questions to help you reflect and revise the portions that do not. Even as an accomplished speaker, it is easy to become intimidated w

You are invited to join us on Thursday, October 27th as we host the livestream of TEDWomen2016, live from San Francisco! It’s an all day event and it’s free. News of this opportunity has already leaked on social media, but let’s make it official: YOU SHOULD JOIN US for any and all of this event. All you have to do is register (note: registration has closed) and then come and go as you please throughout the day. Then

Written by Liza Long The whole day was surreal. I had just returned to my seat at the 2016 Domenici Institute Public Policy conference after a receiving a standing ovation for my speech on parenting a child with mental illness and overcoming stigma. Other conference speakers included former President Bill Clinton’s campaign manager James Carville, former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, noted psychiatrist E. Fuller

What was your experience like working with a TEDxSanAntonio curator? Gage E. Paine, J.D., Ph.D.: Excellent! I was asked to give a ten-minute talk rather than a twenty-minute one and she was wonderful at helping me think through the most important parts of my ideas. Most important, my curator and the entire TEDxSanAntonio team were willing to take a chance on what I wanted to do. First, I wanted to talk about silence

TEDxSanAntonio organizers are excited to announce the presenter line up for the event scheduled for Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the Witte Museum. Building on the spring ‘You Think You Know’ event, the fall ‘Now You Know’ event covers a tremendous range of topics and perspectives intended to provoke conversation, engage viewers, and spark new ideas & ways of doing things. Speakers will s